Handful of Utes Named CSC Academic All-District
5/31/2023 10:54 AM | Cross Country, Track & Field
Women of Utah see five named to CSC Academic All-District team.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah cross country and track & field program saw five Utes named to the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District team on Wednesday.
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The five honorees for the Women of Utah include: Keelah Barger, Lauren Peterson, Simone Plourde, Emily Venters and Rachel Whipple. In addition to it being the first time that all five have earned CSC Academic All-District honors, they will all move on to the CSC Academic All-American ballot – which will be announced on June 28.
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The group of five have a combined total of 47 academic awards between them that span from regional, national and conference academic awards.
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Barger, Peterson, Plourde and Venters were integral parts to Utah's historic cross country season that saw them record best finishes in the championships meets – including a program best 12th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Meanwhile, Whipple has been a cog in the rise of the track & field squad that has continually broken records every meet this season.
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Among the five, Plourde (1500m & 5000m) and Venters (10000m & 5000m) will be representing Utah at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 8 & 10 alongside Dinedye Denis (400m Hurdles).
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For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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The five honorees for the Women of Utah include: Keelah Barger, Lauren Peterson, Simone Plourde, Emily Venters and Rachel Whipple. In addition to it being the first time that all five have earned CSC Academic All-District honors, they will all move on to the CSC Academic All-American ballot – which will be announced on June 28.
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The group of five have a combined total of 47 academic awards between them that span from regional, national and conference academic awards.
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Barger, Peterson, Plourde and Venters were integral parts to Utah's historic cross country season that saw them record best finishes in the championships meets – including a program best 12th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Meanwhile, Whipple has been a cog in the rise of the track & field squad that has continually broken records every meet this season.
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Among the five, Plourde (1500m & 5000m) and Venters (10000m & 5000m) will be representing Utah at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 8 & 10 alongside Dinedye Denis (400m Hurdles).
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For the latest news and information on the Utah cross country and track & field programs, fans can stay connected online at www.UtahUtes.com and on social media by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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